Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Tijuana Flats was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Chlorine supply not coming through. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: At callback :time needed to fix Dish machine. Establishment using Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm. Until Dish machine fixed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: At today's callback : still waiting for service Company to come to fix Dish machine. Three compartment sink is being used during repair time for Dish machine. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Chlorine supply not coming through. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: At callback :time needed to fix Dish machine. Establishment using Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm. Until Dish machine fixed. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment has commercially processed Kimchi that shows date life of 30 days. Establishment has no process waiver for such item. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: At todays callback : Establishment unable to provide invoice or receipt for 5 gallons of commercially prepared Kimchi. Person In Charge says owner not available and needs to obtain. **Time Extended**
03G-46-2
78
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
43
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fermented Corn batter at 89°. Kitchen. Per Person In Charge placed about 11 am. Moved by manager to cooler. ( Time Temperature Controlled for Safety may be used as an option). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles made at 11 am at 110°. Person In Charge chose to discard item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer chemical spray bottle. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
45
Aug 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One tiny fly by rear mop sink.
35A-02-6
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching shredded cheese in make table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prepline. Soiled base of drawer cooler. Prepline.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hat above cleaned utensils. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over food containers. Rear rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers at prep line.
23-24-4
74
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser. Frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked pans wet nesting. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint. Food prep employee wearing cloth/beaded bracelets while engaged in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee with bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water filled chemical spray bottle labeled bleach. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand Wash Sink blocked by cart. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on Rear rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of frozen beef thawing in sink. No running water. Person In Charge turn water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Jul 15, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects near trash can at entrance to kitchen 9 flying insects on boxes in dry storage area 7 flying insects on tea brewing station 37 flying insects in back prep area 5 flying insects on cooks line **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on door handles in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf with dry food items at end of cooks line, manager discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle, manager properly stored tongs during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on small reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen, dust on walk in cooler fan **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tijuana Flats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats is inspected around four times per year on average.
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